A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Comedy - Revival
American Airlines Theatre
- First Preview: March 14, 2003
- Opening Date: April 3, 2003
- Closing Date: June 1, 2003
- Previews: 24
- Performances: 69
Playwright: Peter Nichols
Synopsis
A married couple struggle to deal with their disabled daughter, inventing conversations, characteristics and a full imaginary life for her as their own marriage falls apart.
Opening Night Cast
| Victoria Hamilton | Sheila | |
| Eddie Izzard | Bri | |
| Margaret Colin | Pam | |
| Michael Gaston | Freddie | |
| Dana Ivey | Grace | |
| Madeleine Martin | Joe |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Peter Nichols | Playwright | |
| Laurence Boswell | Director | |
| Es Devlin | Scenic Design | |
| Es Devlin | Costume Design | |
| Adam Silverman | Lighting Design | |
| Fergus O'Hare | Sound Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Eddie Izzard | Winner |
| 2003 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Eddie Izzard | Winner |
| 2003 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Victoria Hamilton | Nominee |
| 2003 | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Theatre World Award | Victoria Hamilton | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Actor in a Play | Eddie Izzard | Nominee |
| 2003 | Actress in a Play | Victoria Hamilton | Nominee |
| 2003 | Direction of a Play | Laurence Boswell | Nominee |
| 2003 | Revival of a Play | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jun. 1, 2003 | 1 | $279,463 $372,400 |
-$15,286 | $46.96 $65.00 |
5951 740 |
8 0 |
100.52% | -0.68% |
| May 25, 2003 | 52 | $294,749 $372,400 |
$18,435 | $49.20 $65.00 |
5991 740 |
8 0 |
101.20% | 3.43% |
| May 18, 2003 | 51 | $276,314 $372,400 |
$16,390 | $47.74 $65.00 |
5788 740 |
8 0 |
97.77% | 7.08% |
| May 11, 2003 | 50 | $259,924 $372,400 |
- | $48.41 $65.00 |
5369 740 |
8 0 |
90.69% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,110,450 $1,489,600 |
$48.08 | 23099 23680 |
32 0 |
97.55 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$2,874,477 $4,329,000 |
$45.17 $65.00 |
63350 68820 |
69 24 |
92.05 % | |||
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